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DrivelineAndSteeringComponentLubrication
WARNING!
U-joints (cardan joints) are sealed and do not require
lubrication. Prop shafts, yokes, ball joints and other
drivelineandsteeringcomponentsmaybeprovidedwith
greasefittingsforlubrication.Lubricationofthesecom-
ponents at the intervals specified in the appropriate
“Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 is very important,
particularly if your vehicle is subjected to off-road or
other heavy-duty use. See your authorized dealer for
completeserviceinformation.
Fluidlevelshouldbecheckedonalevelsurfacewith
theengineofftopreventinjuryfrommovingparts,
and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do not
overfill.Useonlythemanufacturer’srecommended
fluid.
Ifnecessary,addfluidtorestoretotheproperindicated
level.Withacleancloth,wipeanyspilledfluidfromall
surfaces.RefertoFluids,Lubricants,andGenuineParts
forcorrectfluidtype.
BodyLubrication
Locksandallbodypivotpoints,includingsuchitemsas
seattracks,doors,swinggateandhoodhinges,shouldbe
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
andtoprotectagainstrustandwear.Priortotheappli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
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NOTE: Uponinitialstart-upincoldweather,thepower
steeringpumpmaymakenoiseforashortperiodoftime.
Thisisduetothecold,thickfluidinthesteeringsystem.
Thisnoiseshouldbeconsiderednormal,anddoesnotin
anywaydamagethesteeringsystem.
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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